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Legal & Financial, California

CPA cost in Oakland, CA

A typical CPA figure in Oakland is about $325 per hour, about 30% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$325

per hour

Fair price range: $195 to $585

On the low end
$195
On the high end
$585

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Oakland, CA$325
$195 to $585
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Irvine, CA$304
$182 to $547
Thousand Oaks, CA$293
$176 to $527
Los Angeles, CA$298
$179 to $536
Arlington, VA$313
$188 to $563
Stamford, CT$313
$188 to $563

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Questions people ask

CPA in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, CPA typically costs about $325 per hour, with most prices between $195 and $585.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 30% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.